YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 2015 NFL Free Agency: Looking at a Potential Contract For Jerry Hughes http://billsmafia.com/2015/01/07/2015-nfl-free-agency-looking-potential-contract-jerry-hughes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 "When combining all of the factors that will go into Jerry Hughes’ contract discussions this offseason, it seems that a five-year, $45.5 million contract with about $18-20 million in guarantees will suffice." That doesn't seem so bad. Just as long as he realizes he is a product of the players around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I had thought an Everson Griffin-type deal seemed logical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I don't think that gets it done...I'm looking more at Tamba Hali numbers (5 years, $57M, $30M Gtd). If it comes in anywhere under that, it's a tip-o'-the-cap to Buffalo's FO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) A good piece, but it doesn't factor in that the price goes up every year as the cap goes up. The projection is based on obsolete data. He'll get more than they're projecting, and he's more appealing than JPP, who has back issues. Edited January 7, 2015 by dave mcbride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 "When combining all of the factors that will go into Jerry Hughes’ contract discussions this offseason, it seems that a five-year, $45.5 million contract with about $18-20 million in guarantees will suffice." That doesn't seem so bad. Just as long as he realizes he is a product of the players around him. Why should that matter? He's wants as much money as he can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I think that article is way off. Hughes put up better numbers than all of those guys in his only two years of playing full time. Better against the run. Forced fumbles. Good amount of stuffs. The cap is going up. He's going to get well over 10m a year, IMO. Maybe closer to 12. I wouldn't doubt if Bills franchise him, which is 13+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm starting to think he gets tagged too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I've said for some time I think Jerry walks in search of the money. This article makes me think we might have a reasonable chance in getting something done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Why should that matter? He's wants as much money as he can get. B.c if he doesn't realize this then he will want more then he is worth. Then I doubt the Bills keep him. Edited January 7, 2015 by Beef Jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 He just hired Rosenhaus as his agent, so I'll keep an eye on him doing sit-ups in the driveway as a bad sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 They'll toss the tag around as leverage, but no way they use it on him for 13.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 They'll toss the tag around as leverage, but no way they use it on him for 13.5Sure there is. There are all kinds of factors that go into this, it's not simply is Hughes worth 13 million a year. It depends on if we trade for a QB and we think we are contenders. Then we decide to overpay him a little to see where this defense takes us. It could be that we want a better alternative but we can't sign him so we bite the bullet for a year to see if he can do it again before the big long term deal. Perhaps it's an enticement for a coach we want, telling him listen we're keeping this defense in tact for you and we will tag Hughes if we have to. It may be a determination that we need to keep him because the offense is only going to get slightly better this season and we are a contender if the defense doesn't take a step back. There may be other reasons. I've said this before but every year, on every team, about a third of the players are overpaid, a third are just about right, and a third are underpaid. It's not always bad to overpay a player, especially if it's only one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Why should that matter? He's wants as much money as he can get. Exactly. They can figure out he's a product of his supporting cast after he cashed the big check. That's what free agency is ALL about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hughes also stated that if tagged he will play. So it could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 He's young, durable and still improving. He's what every team wants, a pass rusher who's a complete player. 20 sacks in 17 games and 9th best against the run for LDEs. Don't di*k aound and sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 B.c if he doesn't realize this then he will want more then he is worth. Then I doubt the Bills keep him. He will get what the market will pay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Yeah, that's not gonna cut it. He will get a minimum of $10M with a ceiling of $12M. Nailed the Levitre contract and I'll nail this one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Yeah, that's not gonna cut it. He will get a minimum of $10M with a ceiling of $12M. Nailed the Levitre contract and I'll nail this one too. I'd say a front loaded contract averaging 10m/year for 5 years, with 20m guarenteed gets it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sure there is. There are all kinds of factors that go into this, it's not simply is Hughes worth 13 million a year. It depends on if we trade for a QB and we think we are contenders. Then we decide to overpay him a little to see where this defense takes us. It could be that we want a better alternative but we can't sign him so we bite the bullet for a year to see if he can do it again before the big long term deal. Perhaps it's an enticement for a coach we want, telling him listen we're keeping this defense in tact for you and we will tag Hughes if we have to. It may be a determination that we need to keep him because the offense is only going to get slightly better this season and we are a contender if the defense doesn't take a step back. There may be other reasons. I've said this before but every year, on every team, about a third of the players are overpaid, a third are just about right, and a third are underpaid. It's not always bad to overpay a player, especially if it's only one year. BTW projected tag for DEs in 2015 is $14.6M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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